Painters in Steele County, Minnesota
Steele County, Minnesota has 5 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees, employing 21 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 3.1 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 3.1 across Minnesota.
Steele County ranks 18 of 37 counties in Minnesota for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $48,952 per employee a year.
Across Minnesota, painters earn a median of $60,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 21
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 3.1
Painters in Steele County: businesses and jobs
| Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 783 | 38,280 |
| Their employees | 21 | 3,658 | 208,201 |
| Annual payroll | $1,028,000 | $235,125,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
The homes behind the work in Steele County
| Steele County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 19.1% (±2.0 points) | 15.6% | 11.7% |
| Homes built in the 1950s | 10.3% (±1.4 points) | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Homes built in the 1960s | 7.4% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Homes built in the 1970s | 17.3% (±2.2 points) | 14.2% | 14.2% |
Homes built before 1940: 19.1% (±2.0 points) in Steele County, higher than across Minnesota (15.6%).
Homes built in the 1960s: 7.4% (±1.3 points) in Steele County, lower than across Minnesota (9.1%).
Homes built in the 1970s: 17.3% (±2.2 points) in Steele County, higher than across Minnesota (14.2%).
Places in Steele County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owatonna | 26,498 | 54.4% | 24.4% |
| Blooming Prairie | 1,843 | 76.4% | 13.2% |
| Medford | 1,257 | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Medford Township | 985 | 23.2% | 6.6% |
| Ellendale | 754 | 72.7% | 17.2% |
| Owatonna Township | 728 | 70.7% | 5.1% |
| Somerset Township | 727 | 81.5% | 13.0% |
| Lemond Township | 569 | 70.1% | 3.6% |
| Meriden Township | 551 | 76.2% | 3.1% |
| Berlin Township | 497 | 70.1% | 2.2% |
| Deerfield Township (Steele County) | 485 | 72.9% | 10.0% |
| Aurora Township | 484 | 68.7% | 4.9% |
| Havana Township | 479 | 75.5% | 9.6% |
| Summit Township (Steele County) | 458 | 76.4% | 12.4% |
| Blooming Prairie Township | 454 | 80.0% | 9.4% |
Counties in Minnesota with a similar number of painting and wall covering contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Steele County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore County | 3 | 3.1 | −0.0 |
| Morrison County | 5 | 3.1 | −0.1 |
| Stearns County | 20 | 3.0 | −0.1 |
| Washington County | 36 | 3.3 | +0.2 |
| Kandiyohi County | 6 | 3.0 | −0.2 |
| Brown County | 4 | 3.4 | +0.3 |
Licenses for painters in Minnesota
Federal rules and model codes for painters
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Steele County
How many painting and wall covering contractor businesses are in Steele County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 painting and wall covering contractor businesses with employees in Steele County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do painters make in Steele County?
Pay is published by state: across Minnesota, painters earn a median of $60,900 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do painters need a license in Steele County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Minnesota, and a city or county in Steele County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: painters in Minnesota (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA scaffolds (29 CFR part 1926, subpart L)
- OSHA hazard communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele County, Minnesota
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